Lincoln is a small town of 4,209 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $83,947
and a 2.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lincoln stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lincoln is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lincoln city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.6
Lincoln's overall cost of living index is 89.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lincoln costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lincoln, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$250,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
94.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$83,947
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lincoln's violent crime rate is 67.0 per 100,000 residents
— 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
67.0 /100k
Property Crime
446.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lincoln is served primarily by BISMARCK 1.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lincoln, ND
National Avg
School District
BISMARCK 1
—
Elementary Schools
19
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lincoln sees average highs of 22.8°F in January
and 83.5°F in July,
with 19.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 50.5 inches of snow per year.
Lincoln's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lincoln roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $250,000 and median rent is N/A/month.
Lincoln's violent crime rate is 67.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 446.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lincoln are operated by BISMARCK 1.
The district has 19 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 26.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lincoln, ND has a population of 4,209, a median household income of $83,947, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lincoln averages 22.8°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.2 inches
with about 50.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Lincoln, North Dakota is 4,209 with a median age of 30.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lincoln: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $250,000, median household income $83,947, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lincoln side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
